5 unlikely WWE Superstars John Cena has never beaten

The 16-time World Champion has faced countless foes over his career, but there are some who have left unscathed.
The 16-time World Champion has faced countless foes over his career, but there are some who have left unscathed.

John Cena is objectively one of, if not the biggest WWE Superstars in wrestling history.

From a humble start with a debut loss to Kurt Angle in 2002, Cena has become a megastar, a 16-time World Champion, and outside of the ring boasts a best-selling book and impressive film career.

The list of Cena's feuds in WWE reads like a who's who of wrestling: Triple H, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Edge, AJ Styles and many more.

And though Cena has vanquished many opponents along his way to superstardom, there have some who have had the Champ's number. By hook or by crook, these Superstars have avoided ever losing to Big Match John.

Here are five unlikely WWE Superstars John Cena has never beaten.


#5: Neville

Cena and Neville clashed for the United States Championship on RAW in 2015.
Cena and Neville clashed for the United States Championship on RAW in 2015.

In NXT, Neville was one of the developmental brand's most popular stars, holding both the NXT and NXT Tag Team Championships, and helping to develop the brand in it's early revamped years.

And though the Geordie Superstar would never reach the same heights on the main roster, one huge accolade he can claim is a victory over 16-time World Champion John Cena.

After so many years as the top dog, Cena returned to the mid-card in 2015 as the United States Champion, and offered an open challenge each week on RAW to any opponents.

When Neville answered the call on the May 11, edition of RAW, and things seemed to be going the Brit's way. That was until former champion Rusev appeared, attacking Neville on route to destroying Cena.

Though Neville may not have won the title, he can still boast a DQ win over Big Match John.

#4: Shinsuke Nakamura

The King of Strong Style toppled Cena on SmackDown Live in the summer of 2017.
The King of Strong Style toppled Cena on SmackDown Live in the summer of 2017.

Shinsuke Nakamura is one of the biggest stars in New Japan Pro Wrestling history

John Cena is one of the biggest stars in WWE history, so a bout between the two is nothing short of a dream-match. Meeting on SmackDown in 2017, the pair met with high stakes on the line, a shot at then WWE Champion Jinder Mahal at Summerslam.

In a war between the two, it was the King of Strong Style who got the upset victory, toppling Cena with a flurry of attacks. Despite this win, Nakamura would come up short against Mahal, who wouldn't lose the title until November to AJ Styles.

Cena and Nakamura would meet once more, at the 2018 Royal Rumble, where the Japanese star would eliminate the 16-time WWE World Champion on route to winning the 30-Man match.

#3: Jerry 'The King' Lawler

Lawler beat several top Superstars on RAW to get a shot at the WWE title.
Lawler beat several top Superstars on RAW to get a shot at the WWE title.

Making his wrestling debut all the way back in the 1970s, it may shock many fans to know that Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Cena have indeed faced off over the years.

In 2011, the pair would face off on RAW in a special Royal Rumble match during the show, where the winner would earn a WWE Championship match against then-champ The Miz.

As if facing off against Cena wasn't bad enough, Lawler also had to contend against former World Champions like CM Punk, Randy Orton, Sheamus as well as game competitors R-Truth and John Morrison.

Proving himself to be the King, Lawler would win the bout, and though he would not win the gold from the A-Lister, Jerry proved that there was plenty left in the tank of his extraordinary career.

#2: Kevin Federline

The former Mr. Spears beat Cena with help from Umaga and Johnny Nitro.
The former Mr. Spears beat Cena with help from Umaga and Johnny Nitro.

For you young whippersnappers who may not know who Kevin Federline is, the California rapper has had a successful music career, but is perhaps best known for his marriage to Britney Spears from 2004-2007.

After splitting with the popstar, K-Fed turned his attention to wrestling, appearing on Monday Night RAW on multiple occasions and eventually finding himself at odds with then-WWE Champion and fellow rapper John Cena

After costing Cena the World Heavyweight Championship at Cyber Sunday 2006, Federline and Cena squared off on the January 1, 2007 edition of RAW, in a match many assumed would be an easy win for the Chaingang leader.

However, with A LOT of help from Umaga and Johnny Nitro, K-Fed would shock the world, getting one of the biggest upsets in RAW history, though did receive an AA by the end of the night.

#1: Roman Reigns

The Superman punch has proven to be Cena's Kryptonite.
The Superman punch has proven to be Cena's Kryptonite.

The careers of Roman Reigns and John Cena have often been compared by the WWE Universe.

Much like Cena, Reigns was rocketed to the moon in his career, though many believe both men were pushed too hard as indestructible superheroes. So what happens when you put these two unstoppable forces against each other?

Well at No Mercy 2017, the pair collided in a war that saw the Big Dog emerge victorious.

Though one win over the 16-time World Champion could be seen as a fluke, Reigns would continue his winning ways, defeating Cena months later for his second, and toppled Big Match John at a 2018 Live event.

With three wins under his belt against one of the greatest Superstar of all time, it seems Reigns does have a reason to claim that the WWE is his yard now.

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